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How to get fromSikkim to Kunmingby car, plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sikkim to Kunming by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Jorethang to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car car
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane BDP - KMG
    8h 33m
    ¥1,002–3,350

  2. Drive, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gangtok to Yadong Xiancar car
    2. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    4. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    5. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    42h 57m
    ¥983–1,101

  3. Drive to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mangan to Lhasa-Airport-LXAcar car
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LXA - KMG
    11h 5m
    ¥2,899–4,624

  4. Drive to Biratnagar Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Soreng to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)car car
    2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane BIR - KMG
    9h 51m
    ¥1,091–3,579

  5. Drive, bus, train via Dali

    1. Drive from Gangtok to Yadong Xiancar car
    2. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    6. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain train
    46h 48m
    ¥1,017–1,250

Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥905Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sikkim, India and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Sikkim to Kunming. However, you can drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gangtok to Kunming via Yadong Xian, Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, Shangri-La County, Shangri-La, and Lijiang in around 42h 57m.

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